Heron Nest Building Colouring

A busy great blue heron carries a sturdy twig to a large nest high in a simple tree. The clear beak, branch and woven nest show how birds prepare a safe home, while a few leaves keep the background cheerful and easy to colour. Use blue-grey for the heron, warm browns for the twigs and branch, and two or three greens for the leaves. Start with the bird's broad wing and neck, then carefully colour the twig without covering its outline. Fill the nest with short curved brown strokes to suggest many woven sticks, and add a pale blue sky or leave it white for a bright printable finish.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Make it an activity

Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
Display the finished artwork

Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.